Okay, so first off, Lisa, your"hooch" is indeed the beginnings of cheap alcohol, so I stand my ground and declare myself winner of the"guess what this is" contest.
Yeast is a one-celled fungus that converts sugar and starch into carbon dioxide bubbles and alcohol. This has made it a useful ally in the production of bread, beer, and wine. There are many varieties of yeast. Bread is made with baker's yeast, which creates lots of bubbles that become trapped in the dough, making the bread...